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SUMMARY:Whispers of History
DESCRIPTION:Women of the past were so often left unheard. Women who stood beside their husbands\, fathers\, brothers\, and sons — day after day\, season after season — shaping the very foundations we stand on today. Whittlesea’s origin story is told through the eyes of the women who lived it. Their labour\, their resilience\, their humour\, their grief\, their grit. Their stories are not footnotes to the district’s history; they are the history. \nJoin us for History Month at Whittlesea Library and meet local historians and authors Gwen Hawke and Maureen Doyle who will discuss their book Whispers of History: Pioneering Women of Whittlesea prior to 1945.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/whispers-of-history/
LOCATION:Whittlesea Library\, 57-61 Laurel St\, Whittlesea\, 57-61 Laurel Street\, Whittlesea\, 3757
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261003T150000
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SUMMARY:The Mallee's Living Histories Forum
DESCRIPTION:A story worth telling: Mallee project shares its success\nA country Victorian project that has captured more than 120 life stories from older people is now hoping to inspire other communities to preserve their own living histories.\nEvery family and every community has older people whose stories help explain who we are and where we have come from. But unless someone takes the time to sit down\, ask the questions and listen\, the memories can all too easily be lost. \nThe Mallee’s Living Histories project is bringing together storytellers\, writers and experts for a special forum in Mildura\, sharing what has been learned during the project’s eight-year journey. It will also provide practical resources to help other communities establish similar projects of their own. \n“We don’t want people to leave simply thinking this is a lovely project\,” Mallee’s Living Histories instigator Vernon Knight AM said. \n“We want them to leave thinking\, ‘We could do this in our community too’. \n“There are wonderful stories sitting in every community\, just waiting for someone to take the time to ask and listen. We hope this forum gives people the confidence and the practical tools to go home and start capturing them.” \nTo be held at SuniTAFE on Saturday October 3 2026 the CONVERSATION\, CONNECTION\, COMMUNITY forum will explore the power of storytelling to connect people\, strengthen communities and ensure the experiences and wisdom of older generations are not lost. The forum is open to the general public and registrations are now being taken. \nThe forum has grown from increasing interest in The Mallee’s Living Histories from people outside the region wanting to learn how they could establish similar projects in their own communities. \nThe forum will be live-streamed at no cost. Registrations are now open. \n“We are currently preparing Book 8 of The Mallee’s Living Histories for publication and launch in December\, with another 21 stories. That takes the number we have published over the past eight years to more than 120\,” Mr Knight said. \n“The interest from other communities planted the seed for this forum – not only to celebrate what has been built here in the Mallee\, but to share what we have learned and encourage others to begin capturing the stories within their own communities.” \nThe Mallee’s Living Histories began in 2018\, inspired by Mr Knight’s experience helping an elderly Mildura woman record and publish her memoir. \nAgainst the backdrop of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety\, the project developed from a simple but powerful idea: that taking the time to ask older people about their lives\, experiences and memories could help address isolation and loneliness while affirming the value of their knowledge and contribution. \nMr Knight said while the published stories created an important legacy for families and the wider community\, the conversations between writers and storytellers were at the heart of the project. \n“The books provide a lasting record for children\, grandchildren and future generations\, but just as importantly\, the process gives older people an opportunity to reflect on their lives and know that their experiences matter.” \nThe forum will feature three guest speakers. Peter Kenyon\, Director of the Bank of I.D.E.A.S will speak on the importance of building caring and connected communities. Peter will be followed by Dr Sean MacDermott\, Director of the John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research. Sean’s presentation will focus on the critical role of storytelling in ageing well. The final guest speaker will be children’s author Phil Kettle. Phil will be sharing his views on the art of writing and the joy of reading. \nTheir presentations will be followed by two panel discussions. \nThe first will explore how stories connect people and add meaning to their lives\, while the second will take participants behind the scenes of The Mallee’s Living Histories project\, with writers and a storyteller sharing their experiences and lessons learned over the past eight years. \nImportantly\, the project team will also make its resources available\, at no cost\, to participants and invite those interested in starting a Living Histories project to join a future online session where they can ask practical questions about getting started. \nThere will be ample opportunity over the luncheon break\, and at the end of the day\, for participants to meet with the project team and guest speakers to discuss the Mallee’s Living Histories project. \nThe forum has been made possible through a Quick Response Grant from Mildura Rural City Council and the support of SuniTAFE. \nGeneral registrations to attend in person are $25. Livestream registrations are available now at no cost. Participants attending in person will receive a gift bag and light lunch. Tickets can be booked at https://www.malleelivinghistories.com.au/ \nCopies of the latest edition of The Mallee’s Living Histories will also be available for purchase on the day. \nEVENT DETAILS\nWhat: The Mallee’s Living Histories Forum\nWhen: Saturday October 3 2026\nWhere: SuniTAFE\, Mildura\nGeneral registration: $25\nLivestream: Free\nBookings: https://www.malleelivinghistories.com.au/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-mallees-living-histories-forum/
LOCATION:Sunitafe Mildura and ONLINE\, Benetook Avenue\, Mildura\, 3500
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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SUMMARY:Exploring the foundations of rural Victorian townships
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday and Sunday 3-4 October\, for \nExploring the foundations of rural Victorian townships:\na focus on Kilmore and Lancefield\nBrought to you the Historical Society Support Committee and co-hosted by Romsey & Lancefield Districts Historical Society and Kilmore Historical Society. \nWhen early settlers arrived in a rural or regional district\, the first institutions they established were churches\, schools\, hospitals\, banks and post offices. Sporting clubs – especially football and tennis clubs – were often at the heart of these growing townships. Railway lines transporting people and produce to Melbourne or to the border\, were welcomed. Kilmore\, the first inland town\, was established in 1841. Lancefield was settled in the 1850s. Both thrived during the Gold Rush era. These towns\, like others across Victoria\, followed a similar pattern of development. \nThe seminar will feature walking tours and talks on the development of Kilmore and Lancefield’s foundational institutions. Participants will discover that the nineteenth century patterns of development remain visible in these picturesque and historic towns located in the beautiful Macedon Ranges and Mitchell Shires. \nFor more information or to book\, visit https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/exploring-the-foundations/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/exploring-the-foundations-of-rural-victorian-townships/
LOCATION:Lancefield Historical Society\, 55 Main Road\,\, Lancefield\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided Walking Tour,Museum,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T130000
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SUMMARY:Curator's Talk - Dancing Through the Decades
DESCRIPTION:Dancing Through the Decades is a vibrant exploration of dance as a powerful form of cultural expression across the City of Hume\, spanning from early settlement to the present day. The exhibition reveals how dance has shaped identity\, storytelling\, and community connection\, highlighting its enduring place in social life. \nBeginning with early local settlements in Broadmeadows\, Sunbury and surrounding districts\, the exhibition explores how community dances\, held in halls\, schools and local venues\, brought people together through traditions such as the waltz\, foxtrot and swing. Archival photographs\, programs and objects bring these shared moments of celebration and connection to life. \nThe exhibition then moves into the later twentieth century\, tracing the rise of youth culture and the influence of popular dance styles including rock ’n’ roll\, disco and contemporary social trends. Through personal stories and visual material\, it reflects broader social changes\, including shifts in music\, fashion and media\, alongside the growth and diversity of Hume’s communities. \nDrawing on objects\, images and research\, Meryl invites audiences to consider their own experiences of dance and its role in shaping identity\, belonging and community life. \nTogether\, the exhibition and talk provide an engaging and reflective journey through the rhythms of social history. \nA light lunch is included in the ticket price. \nTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/curator-s-talk-dancing-through-the-decades?dateId=6a209e0fbae4be45eb71e2f2
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/curators-talk-dancing-through-the-decades/
LOCATION:Broadmeadows Museum\, 21 Pearcedale Parade\, Broadmeadows\, VIC\, 3047\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Curator's Talk,Exhibition,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T150000
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SUMMARY:Inverleigh Historical Society Open Afternoon - Remember When...
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute to look at the historic building and contents and the Inverleigh Historical Society collection. Enjoy our interactive display ‘Remember When…’\, a chat with our members\, and a cuppa.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/inverleigh-historical-society-open-afternoon-remember-when/
LOCATION:Inverleigh Public Hall\, 71 High St\, Inverleigh\, VIC\, 3321\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261004T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260902T050219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T091315Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: A History of Melbourne Racewear
DESCRIPTION:Long before ‘Fashions on the Field’ began in 1962\, Melburnians were dressing elegantly\, colourfully—and sometimes outrageously—for the annual racing season. Racewear has evolved alongside racing itself\, shaped by shifting fashion trends\, weather\, and global influences. Join fashion historian and author Nicole Jenkins at Brighton Historical Society for an illustrated talk exploring how London models\, style revolutions\, and practical considerations have all left their mark on Melbourne’s trackside fashion. \nThe talk will be followed by afternoon tea.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/talk-a-history-of-melbourne-racewear/
LOCATION:Brighton Historical Society\, Brighton Town Hall\, 32 Wilson Street\, Brighton\, 3186
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brighton%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:brightonhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260909T002113Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Lecture: The History of the Geelong Club
DESCRIPTION:Mr Norman Houghton will explore the history of the Geelong Club\, one of the city’s most significant institutions. Drawing on historical records and anecdotes\, he will examine the Club’s development\, its role in the social and civic life of Geelong\, and its connections with the people and events that helped shape the region.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/friday-lecture-the-history-of-the-geelong-club/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260927T073113Z
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SUMMARY:The Kyeema Disaster: Tragedy on Mount Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:In 1938 the Kyeema crashed into Mt Dandenong killing all aboard. For many years\, it was considered to be Australia’s worst air disaster. Join our Local History team to learn what happened and why this crash played such a pivotal roll in aviation safety protocols in Australia. \n  \nBook your spot at The Kyeema Disaster: Tragedy on Mount Dandenong | Your Library
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-kyeema-disaster-tragedy-on-mount-dandenong/
LOCATION:Belgrave Library\, Belgrave Community Rooms 1+2 (Entire Space)\, Belgrave Library\, Reynolds Ln\, Belgrave\, VIC\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260916T014030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093002Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - The Tucker Truck come on Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Erica and District Historical Society are excited to be hosting the book launch of historian Mike McCarthy’s latest book\, ‘The Tucker Truck came on Tuesdays’ about the timber industry in Erica\, its sawmills\, tramways and people. \nWhen the Moe – Walhalla narrow-gauge railway was opened in 1910 it provided an outlet for a vast quantity of timber in the rugged mountain ranges surrounding the Thomson and Tyers River valleys. This book describes the vast network of tramways which fed the Walhalla railway at O’Shea and Bennett Siding\, Knotts Siding\, Erica\, Collins Siding\, Moondarra\, and Gould. Also described are the timber mills and the isolated settlements that surrounded them. \nThe text covers all aspects of the history – political\, economic\, technical\, and social. It is based on over 60 years of research\, including interviews\, historical documents and maps\, and extensive ground research. \nThe book includes superb coloured maps and diagrams\, and detailed histories of the steam and internal-combustion locomotives that were used on the tramways. It is illustrated by a generous collection of historic photographs. \nThe book will be launched by Gary Blackwood\, former MLA for Narracan and long time timber industry stalwart. \nAfternoon tea will be provided for attendees. The book is available for a special price at the launch\, and all are welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/book-launch-the-tucker-truck-come-on-tuesdays/
LOCATION:Erica Memorial Hall\, 14 School Road\, Erica\, VIC\, 3825\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book launch,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261011T183000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260909T053551Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Veteran Voices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate conversation with Shrine Trustees and Governors\, 25 years after Operation Slipper. \nHosted by Shrine of Remembrance Chair\, Major General (Retd) Andrew Bottrell AO\, CSC & Bar\, DSM\, with reflections from Shrine Governors Squadron Leader Rebekah (Bek) Herron (Retd)\, Christopher May OAM and Captain Paul Scott\, RAN\, share in the stories of how their military service continues to shape their lives\, their understanding of remembrance\, and their contribution to the Shrine today. \nPrior to this discussion\, gather on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service marking the 25th anniversary of the commencement of Operation Slipper. \nFollowing the Last Post Service\, the piper will lead attendees around the Shrine to the Education Courtyard\, with the event beginning in the Auditorium. \nEnjoy light refreshments after the discussion\, with the opportunity to chat with the panelists. \nThis is a free event but bookings are essential to secure your seat. \nTo book visit https://www.shrine.org.au/conversation-veteran-voices
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/in-conversation-veteran-voices/
LOCATION:Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne\, 3001
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shrine%20of%20Remembrance":MAILTO:marketing@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T213000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20261002T010535Z
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SUMMARY:DICKINSON LECTURE 2026 – Recent Projects for Materials Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Kew Historical Society presents its annual Dickinson Lecture. \nMs Vanessa Kowalski\, Head of Conservation\, Grimwade Conservation Services Robert Cripps Institute for Cultural Conservation will be presenting a lecture on the practical work Grimwade Conservation Services (GCS) undertakes to care for the wide range of cultural heritage items that are owned by individuals\, institutions and organisations. \nUsing case studies\, she will describe treatments and decisions made for a range of local‑interest objects. The presentation will include before‑and‑after images\, an explanation of non‑invasive examination techniques\, and discussion of challenges experienced. \nVanessa has over 20 years’ experience in the delivery of technical projects and paintings conservation\, with specialist expertise in the conservation of contemporary artworks and Australian Indigenous paintings. Vanessa has worked with Indigenous Art Centres across central and northern Australia\, public collections across Australia and South-East Asia\, and contemporary art collections in New York (Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum). Vanessa manages a large team of specialist conservators and undertakes materials research for art attribution and heritage architecture projects. \nPre-event light refreshments with supper following the lecture. \nTickets $20 Book online (preferred) or pay at the door.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/dickinson-lecture-2026-recent-projects-for-materials-conservation/
LOCATION:Just Theatre  188 High Street Kew
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kew%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:secretary@kewhistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260928T020637Z
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SUMMARY:Doctors in the Gippsland Region- Informative Talk
DESCRIPTION:Sale Family History Group Talk- Doctors in Sale Region\nSale or Flooding Creek\, as was known in the early days\, had many good doctors over the years and the stories of five of them will be detailed in the talk by Heather Pocknall of the Sale Family History Group. \nEarly Doctor’s Arbuckle\, Ewing\, Rennie\, Hedley and Lightfoot will be the subjects and the description of their search for adventure and advantage\, while trying to conduct medical practices in Flooding Creek and surrounds. \nEarly medical treatments appear somewhat bizarre to our community today as there was no anesthesia\, appendicitis was always fatal\, no caesarean births\, no x-rays or blood examinations and no insulin for diabetics. \nAbout 50% of patients didn’t survive surgery\, there were no vaccines and the prognosis for diseases like Smallpox\, Tuberculosis\, Whooping Cough\, Typhoid\, Tetanus\, Diphtheria and Poliomyelitis was poor with no treatment available. How things have progressed for the better in subsequent years. \nThursday 15th October Bar Open – $10 Cover charge – RSVP encouraged
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/doctors-in-the-gippsland-region-informative-talk/
LOCATION:Bond Street Event Centre- Sale Gippsland\, 10 Bond Street\, Sale Gippsland\, 3850
CATEGORIES:Gippsland,Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260923T040652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093725Z
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SUMMARY:Curators talk – People\, Plans and Places at the Victoria Police Museum 
DESCRIPTION:People\, Plans and Places at the Victoria Police Museum is a new exhibition showcasing never-before seen architectural drawings of police buildings and gives a glimpse into the stories of police officers and their families who lived and worked in these buildings.  \nHighlights include the original hand painted wallpaper from one of the earliest police stations built for Victoria Police and the floorplans of the state heritage listed Russell Street Police Headquarters.  \nThis free curator’s talk will give you an insight into how the exhibition was created and the stories behind the plans.  \nPlease register your free attendance at Contact us | policemuseum.vic.gov.au or by calling (03) 8335 6202 during opening hours Tuesday to Thursday\, 10am to 2pm 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/curators-talk-people-plans-and-places-at-the-victoria-police-museum/
LOCATION:Victoria Police Museum\, 313 Spencer Street\, Docklands\, 3008
CATEGORIES:Curator's Talk,Exhibition,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria%20Police%20Museum":MAILTO:policemuseum-mgr@police.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260902T043938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093830Z
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SUMMARY:Heidelberg and the Artists
DESCRIPTION:Steven Barlow from the Heidelberg Historical Society will outline the artists who came to Heidelberg in the 1880s and 1890s to paint local landscapes “En plein air” and what the local area was like at this time. \nDiscover the stories\, people and events that have shaped Heidelberg’s unique identity in this fascinating local history conversation at Rosanna Library. \nFor further information and to book\, visit https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=1891631
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/heidelberg-and-the-artists/
LOCATION:Rosanna Library\, 72 Turnham Avenue\, Rosanna\, Vic. 3084\, Rosanna Library\, 72 Turnham Avenue\, Rosanna\, 3084
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260927T072219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T072219Z
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SUMMARY:Miss May Moon: Champion of the Dandenong Ranges
DESCRIPTION:Discover the life and legacy of Miss May Moon MBE\, a passionate conservationist and formidable advocate for the Dandenong Ranges. \nThis talk explores her journey from kindergarten teacher to founder of the Save the Dandenongs League in 1950\, and the influences behind her lasting impact. \nBookings Essential. Confirm your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=83215
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/miss-may-moon-champion-of-the-dandenong-ranges/
LOCATION:Belgrave Library\, Belgrave Community Rooms 1+2 (Entire Space)\, Belgrave Library\, Reynolds Ln\, Belgrave\, VIC\, 3160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260914T232244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093918Z
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SUMMARY:Wangaratta's Origin Story
DESCRIPTION:Told in folk songs will be the story of Wangaratta. How abundant fertile land\, lush grass and abundant water created ‘Port Phillip Fever’. Settlers arrived in wagon trains to squat on vast tracts of land\, paying 10 pounds a year in rent. It was inevitable that Ovens Crossing would become a settlement and Wangaratta was born in the bush.  \nWhen: October 15th \nWhere: Uniting Church Hall\, Rowan Street\, Wangaratta \nTime: 5.00 pm to 7.00pm \nFree Entry.  \nRSVP info@wangarattahistoricalsociety.org.au
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/wangarattas-origin-story/
LOCATION:Uniting Church Hall\, Rowan St\, Wangaratta\, 3677
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wangaratta%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:info@wangarattahistoricalsociety.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T191500
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260916T235814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T093909Z
UID:11800-1792085400-1792091700@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond the Cities of the Plain: Settler Sexuality and Gender on Victoria’s Goldfields
DESCRIPTION:Is ‘queer’ history urban history? The urban/rural divide has long characterised histories of sexuality and gender: defining cities as spaces of a vibrant queer subculture\, and the rural or regional as empty sites to be escaped. The expansion of pastoral and mining interests in nineteenth-century Victoria\, however\, made non-urban instances of sexual and gender transgression routinely visible. At times controversial\, sometimes exceptional\, often they were simply unremarkable. \nIn this year’s Weston Bate Lecture\, Jacobin Bosman presents a reimagining of how settler society understood\, experienced\, and expressed sexuality and gender through a case study of the Victorian goldfields (1851-1879). Focusing on moments in which the purportedly ‘unspeakable’ or ‘unknown’ were rendered publicly visible by courtrooms and newspapers\, this lecture discusses the multiple meanings made of same-sex desire and cross-gender expression involving settlers in rural\, regional and remote parts of the colony. In doing so\, it presents a new image of this time and area. One in which ‘the queer’ was as often a fundamental part of everyday experience\, as it was a threat to colonial advancement. \nDoors open 5.30pm | Lecture starts 6pm | Finish time 7.15pm \nBookings at https://www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/weston-bate-memorial-lecture/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/beyond-the-cities-of-the-plain-settler-sexuality-and-gender-on-victorias-goldfields/
LOCATION:Sovereign Hill  Space and Time Theatre\, 425 Bradshaw St\, Golden Point\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Weston-Bate-Image-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260927T094350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T094350Z
UID:12036-1792144800-1792148400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Edna Walling
DESCRIPTION:At a time when most women were expected to be homemakers\, Edna Walling was a pioneer in Australian landscape architecture through much of the 20th century for many notable clients. A woman who challenged societies’ expectations and did it her way. \nBut who was the woman who designed and built some of Australia’s most iconic gardens including Bickleigh Vale in Mooroolbark? \nJoin us to hear Edna’s story and how she shaped our community. \nBookings Essential – secure your seat at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82230
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/edna-walling/
LOCATION:Montrose Library\, 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Montrose\, VIC\, 3765\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260909T002113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T094827Z
UID:11620-1792148400-1792152000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Friday Lecture at the Geelong Club: Dr David Rowe
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author Dr David Rowe will discuss themes from his acclaimed work About Corayo: A Thematic History of Greater Geelong (2021). His presentation will examine the many threads that have contributed to the growth and character of Greater Geelong\, offering fresh perspectives on the region’s Indigenous\, environmental\, social and civic history.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/friday-lecture-the-history-of-the-geelong-club-2026-10-16/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham Street\, Geelong\, 3220
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harry%20Roberts":MAILTO:presidentgeelonghistoricalsoc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260927T073448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T073448Z
UID:12037-1792159200-1792162800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:A journey through the changes of Mooroolbark\, featuring the Railway Station
DESCRIPTION:Join local resident and President of the Mooroolbark History Group Marion Stott OAM as she takes us for a journey through Mooroolbark’s history including all the developments of the town and the station from the mid 1800s onwards. \nBookings Essential – secure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/staff/bookings?id=82255 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/a-journey-through-the-changes-of-mooroolbark-featuring-the-railway-station/
LOCATION:Mooroolbark Library\, 7 Station St\, Mooroolbark\, VIC\, 3138\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mooroolbark-history.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260922T033835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095533Z
UID:11926-1792231200-1792252800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s
DESCRIPTION:Over Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 October\, local historical societies in Balnarring\, Dromana\, Flinders\, Hastings\, Mornington\, Sorrento\, Somerville\, and Tyabb will host local displays and museum experiences across the Peninsula. \n——- \nJoin in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula to share memories\, explore local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that transformed the region. \nFrom surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry\, policing\, education\, agriculture\, migration and everyday family life\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s will shine a light on the people\, places and moments that helped define the Peninsula through decades of rapid change. \nAcross the weekend\, the Mornington Peninsula History Network\, a network of local historical societies\, will open their doors to welcome locals and visitors into collections\, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions\, share insights and encourage people to contribute personal memories that may not always appear in official records. \nDelivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s contributes to a broader conversation about how moments of change shape identity\, place and community. \nVisit the website for more information\, including the full list of what’s happening where: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Culture-and-Heritage/Our-Stories-Living-the-60s-70s \n \nImage credit: Vicky Sapkin\, Go Go Dancer \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/our-stories-heritage-open-weekend-living-in-the-60s-and-70s/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Mornington Peninsula\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Mornington Peninsula History Network,Museum,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/our-stories-october.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260922T051725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T094929Z
UID:11936-1792233000-1792240200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Chris Davison in Conversation with Tony Lupton
DESCRIPTION:Automotive Historians Australia presents\nChris Davison in Conversation with Tony Lupton\nFew Australian families are as woven into the history of motor racing as the Davisons. Lex Davison won the Australian Grand Prix four times and claimed the first-ever CAMS Gold Star\, all while running the family shoe business by day. His wife Diana was one of the first women to race competitively in Australia\, and after Lex’s death at Sandown Raceway in 1965\, she went on to marry Tony Gaze\, a Spitfire ace of the Battle of Britain who became the first Australian to compete in Formula 1. \nJoin Chris Davison\, son of Lex and Diana\, in conversation with automotive historian Tony Lupton as they trace this extraordinary story of racing\, wartime heroism and family\, on and off the track. Expect rare insights\, personal recollections and a few surprises along the way. \nThis will be an in-person and online event.\nRegistration is required for both in person or online attendance.\nCost: free for financial AHA members and online attendance. All others $10 (Includes Morning Tea). \nBook your spot at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/chris-davison-in-conversation-with-tony-lupton/
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/chris-davison-in-conversation-with-tony-lupton/
LOCATION:Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 239 A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online event,Talks and Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chris-Davison-in-conversation-with-Tony-Lupton.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20261002T032223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T032254Z
UID:12271-1792234800-1792249200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Daylesford Museum and the Swiss Italian Festa 2026
DESCRIPTION:Could your family be part of the Swiss Italian story?\nFor generations\, Swiss Italian families have helped shape Hepburn Springs\, Daylesford and the surrounding district — and you might be surprised by what you can discover about your own family connection.\nAs part of the Swiss Italian Festa 2026\, the Daylesford Museum research team is inviting people to explore their family history and trace their connections to the Swiss Italian families who made this region home.\nWhether you know your family has Swiss Italian roots\, have an old surname you’d like to investigate\, or simply want to learn more about where your family story began\, the volunteer research team may be able to help.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/daylesford-museum-and-the-swiss-italian-festa-2026/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Daylesford Museum\, 100 Vincent Street\, Daylesford\, 3460
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Talks and Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Swiss-Itn-Festa-26-FH.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Daylesford%20%26amp%3Bamp%3B%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:history@daylesford.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260922T033835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T095533Z
UID:12009-1792317600-1792339200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Our Stories Heritage Open Weekend – Living the 60s and 70s
DESCRIPTION:Over Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 October\, local historical societies in Balnarring\, Dromana\, Flinders\, Hastings\, Mornington\, Sorrento\, Somerville\, and Tyabb will host local displays and museum experiences across the Peninsula. \n——- \nJoin in the fun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October at Mount Martha House and participating local historical societies across the Peninsula to share memories\, explore local collections and reflect on the social and cultural changes that transformed the region. \nFrom surf culture and protest movements to Western Port industry\, policing\, education\, agriculture\, migration and everyday family life\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s will shine a light on the people\, places and moments that helped define the Peninsula through decades of rapid change. \nAcross the weekend\, the Mornington Peninsula History Network\, a network of local historical societies\, will open their doors to welcome locals and visitors into collections\, conversations and community-led displays. Historical society members will be available to answer questions\, share insights and encourage people to contribute personal memories that may not always appear in official records. \nDelivered as part of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Month\, Our Stories: Living the 60s & 70s contributes to a broader conversation about how moments of change shape identity\, place and community. \nVisit the website for more information\, including the full list of what’s happening where: https://artsandculture.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Culture-and-Heritage/Our-Stories-Living-the-60s-70s \n \nImage credit: Vicky Sapkin\, Go Go Dancer \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/our-stories-heritage-open-weekend-living-in-the-60s-and-70s/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Mornington Peninsula\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Mornington Peninsula History Network,Museum,Talks and Conversations,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/our-stories-october.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T143000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260929T230616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T230616Z
UID:12179-1792332000-1792333800@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:From Candles to Checkout Lanes
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk presented by Jean Rotherham on the evolution of the grocery shopping experience from the 1860s to the 1960s
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/from-candles-to-checkout-lanes/
LOCATION:Sandy Christie Room\, 359A Point Nepean Road\, Dromana\, 3936
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dromana%20%26amp%3Bamp%3B%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:dromanahs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T140000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260907T234018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T100825Z
UID:11494-1792407600-1792418400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Hawthorn History Week 2026 – your invitation to step into history
DESCRIPTION:Hawthorn History Week 2026 runs from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2026\, daily from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm at the Library Lounge\, Hawthorn Town Hall\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn. \nHosted by the Hawthorn Historical Society\, the week offers a welcoming space to explore exhibitions\, talks\, photographs and local stories that reveal how Hawthorn has evolved and the people who have shaped it. \nAcross five days\, visitors can browse displays\, speak with researchers\, uncover hidden histories and contribute their own memories and experiences. Whether you are a long-time resident\, new to the area or simply curious\, there will be something to discover\, connect with and enjoy. \nThroughout the week\, exhibits from Old Hawthorn\, Fresh Eyes and Women of Influence— will be on show\, offering different ways of looking at Hawthorn’s past. Visitors can also explore historic photographs and highlights from the Society’s collection\, test their knowledge with 52 Fun Facts about Hawthorn\, browse local history publications and add a memory to My Hawthorn Story. \nHave you ever wondered who lived in your house before you\, why your street looks the way it does or what stood on a familiar corner a century ago? Bring a question\, photograph or memory and talk with our researchers. You can stay for fifteen minutes\, spend time exploring the exhibitions or join one of the week’s talks. \nTalks during History Week\nOct 20 – How Hawthorn Changed from Village to City\nOn Tuesday 20 October\, historian Liz Yewers presents How Hawthorn Changed from Village to City\, from 12.00–12.45 pm. Follow Hawthorn’s remarkable transformation from a riverside settlement into a thriving municipality\, and discover some of the developments that shaped the community we know today.\nTickets: $10\nBook through TryBooking⁠ \nOct 21 – Discover the Story of Your House\n11am\nOn Wednesday 21 October\, Liz presents Discover the Story of Your House\, from 11.00–11.45 am. Learn how maps\, rate books\, newspapers\, photographs and other records can help uncover the history of a Hawthorn home. The session includes the Society’s How to Research Your Home guide.\nTickets: $10\nBook through TryBooking⁠ \n12pm\nLater on Wednesday\, Know Your History runs from 12.00–12.45 pm and is free. Bring one question about your Hawthorn home or street and our researchers will help you identify where to begin. You can also find out about the Society’s $25 house history research service. \nOct 22 – Women of Influence\nOn Thursday 22 October\, Women of Influence takes centre stage from 12.00–12.45 pm. Discover the lives of Kate Campbell\, Doris Blackburn and Nancy Weir\, and the contribution women have made to Hawthorn through medicine\, reform\, education\, civic life and the arts.\nTickets: $10\nBook through TryBooking⁠ \nMonday is an opportunity to meet the Society\, explore the exhibitions and discover more about our collection and work.\nOn Friday\, we round out the week with another chance to browse the displays\, ask questions\, contribute a memory and celebrate Hawthorn’s history. \nHawthorn History Week 2026 is proudly supported by the City of Boroondara\, with valued support from Kay & Burton. Their support helps us bring Hawthorn’s history into a public space and make it accessible to the wider community.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/hawthorn-history-week-2026-your-invitation-to-step-into-history/
LOCATION:Library Lounge\, Hawthorn Town Hall\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fair/Expo,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hawthorn%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:info@hawthornhistoricalsociety.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260927T101012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101012Z
UID:12039-1792488600-1792492200@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Writing a Family History
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sue Thomson\, who will talk about the process of writing your family history. Sue recently self-published a novel ‘Fighting the shadows : the story of Elizabeth Welborn‘ based on the story of her fourth great-grandmother Elizabeth Church\, using findings from DNA and many years of research. \nBookings Essential. SEcure your spot at https://events.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/event?id=82257
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/writing-a-family-history/
LOCATION:Croydon Library\, 5 Civic Square\, Croydon\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T124500
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260908T000518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101052Z
UID:11485-1792497600-1792500300@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:How Hawthorn Changed from Village to City
DESCRIPTION:This presentation by historian Liz Yewers traces the remarkable transformation of Hawthorn from a small riverside settlement into one of Melbourne’s most significant municipalities. \nThe talk is part of Hawthorn History Week delivered by Hawthorn Historical Society during History Month. \nBook your seat at https://www.trybooking.com/DONZC
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/how-hawthorn-changed-from-village-to-city/
LOCATION:Library Lounge\, Hawthorn Town Hall\, 360 Burwood Road\, Hawthorn\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EHI1626432-e0e164dc9aa44c55a1cd9858c9c3e6b8.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hawthorn%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:info@hawthornhistoricalsociety.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260902T043816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101224Z
UID:11408-1792522800-1792526400@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Inspired by Yarra Birrarung 
DESCRIPTION:Yarra Birrarung: Artists\, Writers and the River\, by Dr Judith Buckrich is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra River published in 2024. \nThrough the lens of artists and writers\, the book explores how life has flourished on the river\, including recreation\, industry and land use\, as well as infrastructure\, natural history and social history. This is the first comprehensive illustrated story of the Yarra River over the past 200 years\, examined through the lives of its creatives. \nJoin the author\, who will share her insights into Melbourne’s beloved river.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/inspired-by-yarra-birrarung/
LOCATION:Watsonia Library\, 4/6 Ibbottson St\, Watsonia\, VIC\, 3087\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks and Conversations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FL15744501.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T151021
CREATED:20260918T010933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T101244Z
UID:11803-1792576800-1792584000@historymonth.org.au
SUMMARY:Four objects; telling stories from our past
DESCRIPTION:We will be selecting four objects from our museum and sharing their significance and the story that each tells about the history of our community and its people.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/four-objects-telling-stories-from-our-past/
LOCATION:Timboon P12 School\, Timboon\, 3268
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,Talks and Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heytesbury%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:heytesburyhistorical@gmail.com
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